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Patent GB-2387856-A (GB)
Title: Primary elongate frame member for partitioning system
Inventor: ROTH LEE ARNOLD
IPC: E06B3/02
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A hollow primary elongate member A for a partitioning system has a cross-section based on a notional rectangle a, b, c, d,, the short side a-b departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a recess 105 which provides a support surface 106, and the short side d-b departing from the notional rectangle by the formation of a double recess 109 providing two support surfaces 110, 112. The specification discloses a number of arrangements in which elongate members according to the invention are used to form partitions with and without doors.
Patent GB-2395412-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bedchair/trolley conversion kit
Inventor: BLAIR JOHN PAUL
IPC: B62B1/04
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A conversion kit to change a fishing bedchair into a wheeled trolley for carrying an angler's tackle, includes a number of wheels 11, 12 which replace the adjustable rear legs. Two handles 9, 10 are included to slot into the bed chair frame. Adjustable leg stabilisers 2, 4 are fitted, as is an adjustable back support stabiliser 1.
Patent GB-2386511-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing access to presence-related information
Inventor: KARLSSON PETTER
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: Presence information (location, availability, willingness to take calls) for the user of a wireless communication device is stored and made accessible to other subscribers. The identity of any subscriber accessing the information is sent to the user and displayed at the the user's device. The user is thus enabled to contact the subscriber requesting the information, and inhibits inappropriate accessing.
Patent GB-2387078-A (GB)
Title: Foldable type portable information terminal, condition notifying method used in the same, and program therefor
Inventor: OOTUTA KAZUO
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A foldable type portable information terminal includes an upper unit 200 having a display screen 202 in either of its upper or lower surfaces and a lower unit 100 having an operation surface 101a in either its upper or lower surfaces. The upper and lower units are coupled for opening and closing and for pivoting by a biaxial hinge 300. The portable information terminal has a detector system which detects variation of relative attitude of the upper unit and the lower unit. The detector system includes magnets 52 on the upper unit and sensors 42 on the lower unit coupled to an angular position detecting portion 14. Variation of the relative attitude of the upper and lower units as detected by the detector system is announced by an announcing control portion 15 and an announcing portion 7 comprising a speaker 203, or using the display 202 or an auxiliary display 206 and so forth.
Patent GB-2393828-A (GB)
Title: Page forming device
Inventor: WU QINGSU
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: An image forming device for printing a page which incorporates content data acquired from a reference destination 15 capable of starting printing earlier. A display analyzing section analyzes a document and lays out a document element for tentative page dividing. In the laying out, for a document element whose content data needs to be acquired from a reference destination, a tentative size is used and, for a document element having content data of a known rendering size, the rendering size is used. A document manager monitors the state of acquisition of the content data and instructs a rendering section, upon detection of completion of acquisition of content data to be laid out on a first page, to render the image of the page.
Patent GB-2401923-A (GB)
Title: Composite torque disc with circumferential reinforcement
Inventor: ALLNUTT EDWARD CHACE
IPC: F16D3/78
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A very lightweight moulded composite coupling, comprising a plurality of layers of fibrous material embedded in a solid polymer matrix material. The coupling has a circumferentially reinforced planar core layer 02 sandwiched between quasi-isotropic planar reinforcing layers 01 impregnated by and co-bonded together with a polymer matrix resin. The regions R1 around the bolthole B positions may be preferentially reinforced by the addition of shaped quasi-isotropic planar reinforcing layers 03 When moulded and machined into a disc form the component can be bolted through an even number of boltholes to a power transmission system able to accommodate a few millimeters of axial length compensation and able to transmit static and cyclic torque in angularly misaligned shafts.
Patent GB-2391660-A (GB)
Title: Simplifying a circuit model by removing parasitic capacitance and resistance based on time constant values
Inventor: SEWARD ROBERT Y
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus (300, figure 4) for simplifying circuit models 304 has digital computing apparatus with memory 302. The memory 302 contains recorded therein machine-readable instructions 306 for performing simplification of circuit models. These instructions include instructions for identifying 201 an active device model (104, figure 1) of the circuit model. The identified device 104 has an input coupled to a first circuit node 105 coupled to a resistance model 110 in turn coupled to a second circuit node 107. An input capacitance of the active device 104 is calculated and used to compute 206 a time constant of the first circuit node 105 from a resistance of the resistance model 110 and a total capacitance of the first circuit node 105. The time constant is compared 208 to a threshold, and, if the time constant is less than the threshold, the circuit model 100 is simplified by removing the resistance model and coupling the input of the active device model 104 to the second circuit node 107. The steps of identifying, calculating, computing, and comparing are repeated for a plurality of active devices of the circuit model.
Patent GB-2405862-A (GB)
Title: Packaging means having an external flap
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: Packaging means 34 comprise an erectable or collapsible container 24 having an external flap 14 adapted to lie over a surface of the container 34, the flap 14 being connected to the rest of the container 24 in such a manner (i.e. by stiffer hinge means 15 that can later be folded) that opening the flap 14 will tend to aid at least part of the erection of the container 24. The container 24 further comprises a transparent envelope 29 with re-sealable adhesive means 35 by which a closure portion 36 can be sealed to the rest of said envelope 29 to seal said envelope 29. Said rest of said envelope 29 substantially surrounds said rest of said container 24 when un-erected, with said flap 14 external to the envelope 29 and adhering to said adhesive means 35. When the container 24 is erected and the flap 14 folded down at said stiffer hinge means 15, said flap 14 and said rest of the container 24 can be sealed into said envelope 29 using said resealable adhesive means 35. The container 24 may receive a CD or the like and the external flap may form a greetings card.
Patent GB-2393892-A (GB)
Title: Harvesting apparatus
Inventor: CORBETT THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: A01D45/00
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Harvesting apparatus 10 has a support structure 12, a plurality of driven rotatable members (14, figure 1) by which the support structure 12 can be moved, and a body support element 16 supported by the support structure 12. The body support element 16 is able to support a picker 22 and is slidable relative to the support structure 12 so that, when the harvesting apparatus 10 is moving in a first direction, the body support element 16 can be selectively positioned relative to the support structure 12 to optimise the position of the picker 22 relative to the occurrence of produce to be picked. Preferably, a conveyor system 18 and collection area 20 are also included on the support structure 12. The conveyor system 18 enables transportation of produce placed thereon by the picker to the collection area 20 for packing. A method is also provided. The apparatus may be used for harvesting low-lying crops.
Patent GB-2406590-A (GB)
Title: Two-part earth anchor
Inventor: BARNETT MARK CHARLES
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A two part earth anchor, the first part 2 comprising a hollow shaft 21 with a ground penetrating head 22 and having inside it a fluke guide surface and a portion 24 adjacent this through which a fluke 4 is extendable, the second part 3 comprising a hollow shaft 31, receivable in hollow shaft 21 of the first part, hollow shaft 31 being longer than shaft 21. In use the first part 2 may be driven into the ground, then the second part 3 inserted and used to drive part 2 further into the ground, the flukes then being inserted and driven against the guide surface (25, Fig 4, not shown) so that they deform and exit via flaps 24,34, deforming these also and locking the first and second parts together. Fins 23 and 33 are not contiguous when shaft 31 is fully inserted into shaft 21, so that the drive point is the lower end of shaft 31, avoiding dissipation of energy. The arrangement enables the earth anchor to be driven in avoiding the need to raise the drive device e.g. on scaffolding.
Patent GB-2402259-A (GB)
Title: A bow guide for a stringed instrument
Inventor: FOXWELL ROGER
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A bow guide (2) for a violin is made from resilient material such as a unitary piece of foamed plastics and comprises a support means (20) for elastically securing under the overhang of the fingerboard (32) and upstanding guide means (10, 10') protruding in use upwards from ends of the support means (20) so as to guide a bow in a desired region of the strings (38). One, two or four guide means are possible, two being preferred.
Patent GB-2410293-A (GB)
Title: Padlock comprising protection plate with rotatable disk
Inventor: CHEN CHIU-HSIANG
IPC: E05B15/16
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A lock includes a body 10 having a shackle 20 connected to a top thereof and a core 30 is received in a chamber in a bottom of the body. A protection plate 121 is connected to the bottom of the body and a through hole 1211 is defined through the protection plate. A flange 1212 extends inward from an inner periphery of the through hole. The protection plate 121 covers a part of a periphery of a bottom of the core 30 in the chamber. A disk 122 is rotatably engaged with the through hole and supported on the flange 1212. The disk has a slot 1221 which is in communication with the key hole of the core. The disk 122 covers the rest part of the periphery of the bottom of the core. A first end of the shackle 20 is biased by a spring 132. A first pin 141 extends in a hole 14 of the body 10 and engages with the shackle 20. A second pin 131 engages a positioning recess 1231 of the protection plate 121. Two rails 120 may be used to slidingly connect the protection plate 121 to the body 10.
Patent GB-2410428-A (GB)
Title: A padded cover
Inventor: ONOUFRIOU ELEFTHERIOS
IPC: A47C21/06
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A cover is disclosed which gives a mattress a quilted external appearance. The cover 1 has a number of separate compartments 23 into which padding material can be inserted and a chamber for the mattress. In one example, the mattress is provided with longitudinal cuts so that it can fold and also be used as a padded sofa. The cover is intended for use with beds and futons but it can also be used for cushions on sofas and chairs or on its own to provide the desired quilted effect.
Patent GB-2406009-A (GB)
Title: Class-F amplifier using an LC output filter network
Inventor: RHODES JOHN DAVID
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: An amplifier comprising a field effect transistor, a terminating network comprising inductors connected in series separated by capacitors connected in parallel, a filter and a load, wherein the values of the capacitors and inductors are arranged to present open circuits to a predetermined number of odd harmonics of a signal frequency being amplified, and to present short circuits to a predetermined number of even harmonics of the signal frequency, wherein the normalised values of the inductors and capacitors of the terminating network are selected using the following procedure: Let gr = Cr r odd = Lr r even then g1 = 1, g1g2 = (a); grgr+1 = (b), r = 2  T  2m-1 and g2mg2m+1 = (c) where (m-1) represents the predetermined number of odd harmonics which are presented with an open circuit.
Patent GB-2403028-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer and input device for use in a process control environment
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A portable computer system for use in testing and maintenance of a process control system comprises; a processing unit 34, a memory 52, a graphical display unit 40 (for example a head up display HUD), an input device 44, 46, 38 (for example a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, a camera), and remote communications device 36 that communicates with the process control system. A software routine requests information of the plant and a second software routine in conjunction with a signal from the input device 44, 46, determines a control signal for the control system; the said signal being transferred to the control system. When a microphone 42 is used a voice recognition unit 56 converts the input signal into a digital signal for use in the processor. Also disclosed is a camera 38, a frame grabber 68 and an optical character recognition unit 60 being utilised to provide an input signal.
Patent GB-2417419-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic use of Botulinum toxin
Inventor: ARBIGNY PIERRE BERNARD D
IPC: A61P1/16
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a pre-synaptic neuromuscular blocking substance for preparing a medicament intended to treat a gland, organ or duct obstructed by a naturally formed stone. This method can be applied notably for salivary gland, gall bladder, kidney or pancreas stones.
Patent GB-2405424-A (GB)
Title: Cutting element structure for roller cone bit
Inventor: BUTLAND RICHARD
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A roller cone bit includes a bit body adapted to be coupled to a drill string, a bearing journal depending from the bit body, and a single roller cone rotatably attached to the bearing journal. The single roller cone has a plurality of cutting elements, where at least one of the plurality of cutting elements is formed of an inner region 102 that is at least partially surrounded by an outer region 104, where the inner region 102 is more abrasive resistant than the outer region 104. The inner region may comprise a polycrystalline diamond material that is sintered to a brazeable substrate, and the polycrystalline diamond material may be interference fitted to the cutting element.
Patent GB-2416196-A (GB)
Title: Valve control system for a reciprocating compressor
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F04B49/24
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A valve control system for a reciprocating gas compressor having at least on suction valve 180 between a gas supply and a compressor cylinder 100. The suction valve opens and closes automatically in response to pressure in the cylinder but has a locking assembly 10 which holds it in the open position for a selected period after it has opened, in synchronisation with the piston strokes of the compressor. This allows gas to enter and exit the compressor via the suction valve during the cycle for which the valve is open so that heat is removed along with the gas thus allowing the cylinder chamber to cool. The valve may be a disk or reed valve and the locking assembly may be electromagnetic or pneumatic. The compressor may have a heat regenerator 140 mounted within the compressor cylinder for enabling transfer of heat out of the cylinder.
Patent GB-2404519-A (GB)
Title: Image scanner with lamp intensity compensation during warm-up
Inventor: SPEARS KURT EUGENE
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: In a method for compensating an image scanner, signals from a calibration strip 116 are used to adjust the output from sensors receiving light from a document so as to compensate for variations in light output of the source 104, so allowing the scanner to be used before the light source is fully warmed up. Calibration intensity measurements may be taken at intervals, and interpolated intensity values computed in between. The scanner includes an array of photo sensors 122 which receive light from at least the centre and one end of the source, preferably from substantially the entire length of the scanline. The calibration strip, light source 104 and array 122 are mounted on a scan carriage together with a second array receiving light scattered from the document 100. The arrays may each comprise three arrays for sensing colours R,G,B. Alternatively, there may be two calibration strips (116, 600, fig 6) and means for shifting the photosensor arrays so that one array (122) receives light from one calibration strip (116) at one position, whilst the other array (114) receives light from the other strip (600) at the other position. An embodiment has the position adjusted of an optical wedge (700, fig 7) to switch the arrays receiving calibration light.
Patent GB-2405610-A (GB)
Title: Automated punch machine for perforating stacks of sheets
Inventor: AMDAHL SAMUEL PAUL
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: An automated punching arrangement for punching successive sheets or lifts from an input stack of sheets, and arranging those sheets in an output stack. The automated punching arrangement receives the stack at an input platform that automatically advances the stack into the machine where a picker picks a sheet or successive lifts from the stack and delivers them along an input path into direct registration in a die set. Punched sheets are advanced out of the punch at a 90{ angle from the input path along an output path, and inverted by an inverter to the output stack on an output platform. The punched stack of sheets is then advanced out of the machine. The machine includes automated set up including reading of dedicated identifying markers on die sets and resulting adjustment of the die set position within the machine and of the back plate within the die set.
Patent GB-2422768-A (GB)
Title: Clip for shortening a garment
Inventor: WYKES MARTIN JONATHAN
IPC: A41F19/00
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A clip for shortening the length of a garment portion, comprises first and second means 4, 12 for retaining fabric, joined by a connector 16. The clip is preferably removable and has the effect of gathering the fabric up and so shortening the portion of the garment. The garment portion is typically the rear of the base of a trouser leg. The retaining means 4 may be a pin and means 12 may be a crocodile grip. The connector may have a decorative facing 18.
Patent GB-2411127-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems using prediction of outcome for launched objects
Inventor: LINDSAY NORMAN MATHESON
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: Each golfer 1-3 on a golf range 4 has an individual display 12-14 showing at least a predicted outcome of each of his/her shots, and a launch-analyser 6-8 to measure velocity vectors of the ball and/or club at strike for central-computation 9 of the prediction. Vibration and piezo-cable sensors (54,55;68,69 Fig.5) at instrumented targets 5;(41-45,47 Fig 4) distributed throughout the range 4, detect the presence of balls arriving in their respective locations for matching with launched balls using the computed predictions and probability; active or passive radio-frequency identification and location of balls may also be used. Where a match is found, error between predicted and actual outcome is applied to adaptive correction of the prediction-computing process, and the actual outcome is displayed to the golfer instead of the prediction. Ball and/or club velocity vectors, and ball spin, at launch are measured from light changes occurring in detection planes (figs 11-14) 96,97;105;114-117;134;144-146) defined by slit apertures (94,95;104) and resulting from retro-reflection from ball (91;110;131)and/or club 130.
Patent GB-2423862-A (GB)
Title: High-pressure discharge lamp having constructional details for reducing devitrification of glass
Inventor: KRONERT UWE
IPC: H01J61/84
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp comprising a pressure chamber having two opposite ends and defined by a cylindrical envelope (1) made of glass, wherein an anode(3) and a cathode (4) are provided at respective ends of the tube. These electrodes projects into the pressure chamber, and a discharge chamber is defined between them. The two end regions of the pressure chamber are designed differently at least outside the discharge chamber. The differences of the regions being smaller flow resistance at the anode, the spacial position of the electrodes in the envelope, and axial and radial bores in the anode. The differences in the end regions create asymmetric flow conditions in the discharge chamber which reduces devitrification of the glass which makes up the pressure chamber and prolongs the life of the high-pressure discharge lamp. This is especially applicable in high-pressure discharge lamps used as flash lights.
Patent GB-2423975-A (GB)
Title: Making capsules by dielectric welding
Inventor: DRAISEY ALLAN
IPC: H05B6/60
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: Capsules (30) are made using films (18) of a water-soluble or digestible polymeric material, by deforming the films to form a multiplicity of enclosures between a pair of rotary welding dies (14 and 15), and filling the enclosures with a flowable filling material. The films are welded by dielectric welding at the rotary welding dies. Radio frequency power is coupled to or from each rotary die (14 and 15) through a respective multi-plate capacitor (28), each of which includes a multiplicity of spaced-apart parallel flat plates (50, Figure 3) arranged to rotate with the die (14 or 15), and a multiplicity of non-rotating plates (60, Figure 3) interleaved between them. The capsules may be used for pharmaceutical compounds.
Patent GB-2424658-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic cavity stop
Inventor: HARVEY PHILIP
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: An acoustic cavity stop comprises a first part (11) defining a holder for holding an acoustic grade material, the holder having a securing bracket (15) which is adapted, in use, to be secured to the outer face of the cavity wall, and a second part (12) extending from the upper edge of the holder part (11) to define a drainage tray. The holder part (11) is of L-shaped section and has a plurality of prongs or spikes on the inside face of the vertical limb which, in use, pierce the insulation material to secure same to the holder.
Patent GB-2411030-A (GB)
Title: Fast backup storage and fast recovery of data (FBSRD)
Inventor: MANI-MEITAV IRIT
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A Fast Backup Storage and fast Recovery of Data (FBSRD) method for a facility, preferably with a SAN, coupled to a network with servers and workstations, operating in both a storage mode and a recovery mode. Coupled to the network are a primary storage (9), a repository (15), and a Backup Appliance computer BA (17). The BA runs a Backup Computer Program (BCP) in association with at least one computer. When in storage mode, data is retrieved out of primary storage for back up, by taking snapshots and saving the retrieved data into repository in block format. In recovery mode, backed-up data is retrieved from repository and recovered into primary storage in either one of both block format and file format The BA runs interactively with an Agent Computer Program (ACP) residing in each server and workstation, and with a Backup User Interface management computer program (BUI) operated by a user.